Shalom Flank

Shalom Flank, PhD, became the nation’s first “microgrid architect” over 15 years ago. At Urban Ingenuity, Shalom manages all technical and engineering aspects of microgrid and solar projects, from initial assessments and conceptual design through full engineering and implementation.

Over his career, Shalom has:

• frequently advised commercial companies and public agencies on energy technologies;
• helped the National Science Foundation assess the commercial viability of new photovoltaic and fuel cell technologies to working with cutting-edge companies commercializing clean energy and energy efficiency technologies;
• served as a program manager at the Defense Advanced Projects Agency (DARPA);
• served as a staff member at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory and the U.S. House of Representatives;
• held appointments at Georgetown University, Harvard University, and MIT.

Shalom was trained at MIT, where he studied energy engineering, economics, and policy.